In the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean, a glowing yellow worm has mastered survival in one of the most toxic places on Earth. Bathed in arsenic and sulfide from hydrothermal vents, it neutralizes the...

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Weevils, spores, slime mold and cells in extreme closeup for the 51st anniversary of the Nikon Small World competition

Collected last summer, the sample is from reddish, clay-rich mudstones in Neretva Vallis, a river channel that once carried water into Jezero Crater.

The Hidden Spring Beneath the Ice As winter's icy grip tightens over the Great Lakes, one might envision a dormant, lifeless world beneath the frozen surface. However, recent observations of Lake Erie challenge this notion, revealing a vibrant resurgence of microscopic life awakening beneath the ice. This phenomenon not only reshapes our understanding of aquatic ecosystems during winter but also underscores the resilience and adaptability of life in extreme conditions.

Pond Lily (Nymphia odorata), ON (photo by Nina Munteanu) As a child, I always wanted a microscope. I would have collected slimy waters from the scum ponds and murky puddles near my house. I would h…